Best Olive Garden Penne Pasta W Tomatoes And Ricotta Recipes

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TOMATO AND OLIVE PENNE



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The cherry tomatoes cook just long enough to bring out their juice, which blends with the garlic-flavored olive oil to make one of the best-tasting pasta sauces.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt and pepper
1 pound penne, or other short pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2/3 pound (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, until tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
  • Add penne, olives, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with more cheese if desired.

OLIVE GARDEN PENNE PASTA W/ TOMATOES AND RICOTTA



Olive Garden Penne Pasta W/ Tomatoes and Ricotta image

If you love ricotta and penne, this dish is perfect! I wanted to post in case anyone else wanted to try, plus, you can see the nutritional information. This makes a great somwhat lighter tasting dinner or a great lunch. I would recommend that if you want a little kick add a few dashed of red pepper flakes or a little bit of cayenne pepper. otherwise serve with a great salad and some garlic rolls.

Provided by FoodieFoodie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium tomatoes
8 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, chopped
12 ounces penne rigate, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
1 large garlic clove, peeled and chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • CUT a shallow "X" on the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes into boiling water and blanch for 15 seconds. Immediately cool in ice water.
  • Remove core, skin and seeds from tomatoes and dice. Place in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of olive oil, chopped basil and chopped garlic.
  • BLEND ricotta cheese with chopped marjoram; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss tomato mixture in a hot skillet. When mixture is hot, stir in Ricotta cheese blend.
  • ADD hot, drained pasta to tomato/cheese mixture. Stir to thoroughly blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with Romano cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.5, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 232.9, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5, Protein 23.9

HEARTY TOMATO-OLIVE PENNE



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Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it in advance and bake the next day, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.-Jacqueline Frank, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large onions, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 10 tomatoes)
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1 block (24 ounces) Havarti cheese, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
1 cup pitted Greek olives
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broth, basil, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened., Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions; drain., Preheat oven to 375°. Stir Havarti cheese, olives and cooked penne into the sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 43g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1082mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

PENNE PASTA WITH DICED TOMATO AND FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE (OLIVE GARDEN) RECIPE



Penne Pasta with diced tomato and fresh Ricotta cheese (Olive Garden) Recipe image

Provided by Venzie

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium fresh ripe tomatoes
8 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp marjoram, chopped
12 oz penne rigate pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
1 large garlic clove, peeled and chopped
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes CUT a shallow "X" on the bottom of each tomato. Place tomatoes into boiling water and blanch for 15 seconds. Immediately cool in ice water. REMOVE core, skin and seeds from tomatoes and dice. Place in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of olive oil, chopped basil and chopped garlic. BLEND ricotta cheese with chopped marjoram; season to taste with salt and pepper. TOSS tomato mixture in a hot skillet. When mixture is hot, stir in Ricotta cheese blend. ADD hot, drained pasta to tomato/cheese mixture. Stir to thoroughly blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with Romano cheese and chopped parsley.

PENNE WITH FIVE CHEESES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup crushed tomatoes in thick tomato puree
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano (1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded imported Italian fontina (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup crumbled Italian Gorgonzola (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 pound imported penne rigate pasta
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the penne and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
  • Divide the pasta mixture among 6 shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2-cup capacity). Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.

OLIVE GARDEN PENNE ROMANA ( COPYCAT )



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Inspired by Romana Neri, head chef at Olive Garden Riserva di Fizzano restaurant in Tuscany and the Culinary Institute of Tuscany, this is a simple and delicious pasta dish with fresh green beans, tomatoes and extra-virgin olive oil tossed with penne in a white wine herb sauce. Adapted from Lanier Publishing. There is a large Italian population in New England!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or veg. broth)
2 cups green beans, blanched
1 cup tomatoes, diced
4 cups penne pasta, cooked
3 tablespoons romano cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Romana Sauce:.
  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan at medium high heat. Add onions and crushed red pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in wine, rosemary, parsley and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and chicken or vegetable broth. Add mixture to sauce and stir well. Bring to a boil and set aside.
  • Pasta:.
  • Heat saute pan over medium heat. Add green beans and tomato and cook for 1 minute. Add Romana sauce and hot, cooked and drained penne pasta. Add Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Stir well with a spoon, making sure the pasta is well coated.
  • Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.3, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 691, Carbohydrate 97.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 5, Protein 14.3

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